The artist behind the murals in a new nightclub

Spray paint artist Daniel Russell-Ahern has decorated Snobs's new venue on Broad Street

An artist has been working into the night in a bid to get one of Birmingham's legendary nightclubs open in time for business.

Snobs, a popular venue for Brummies since 1972, is due to open on Broad Street, its third location, on Wednesday.

Spray-paint artist Daniel Russell-Ahern has been tasked with decorating the three-roomed venue, with murals following the staircases.

"Because of the building work around me, I am working in near darkness on the staircases, but it will all be finished on time and look great," he said.

The new Snobs venue opens on Wednesday 13 March

"At Snobs we are using spray cans, air brushes and hand painting techniques – all with water-based paints."

Inspiration has been taken from the club's previous incarnations at the Beneficial Building on Paradise Street and then at Smallbrook Queensway. The club had to move when planners voted to knock the buildings down.

Mike Olley, general manager at Westside BID, said: "These modern murals look fantastic, and are yet another reason for clubbers to come to the new Snobs! We’re hoping to introduce Daniel to other nightclubs in our area when they are having refurbishments.”

The original club opened in the Beneficial Building on Paradise Street in 1972

The murals are made with spray cans, air brushes and hand painting techniques – all with water-based paints

Mr Russell-Ahern’s spray-painted murals have helped to launch the website Mural Trader, which also offers work from fellow spray can artists Simon Greenaway and Dan Hardeman.

The website is making a difference to hospital life with murals including sea creatures in scenes that delight staff as much as the patients.

“Patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital have been watching us working in the middle of the night and broken down in tears," Mr Russell-Ahern said.

"There’s nothing more rewarding than doing hospitals – what a difference art makes for children."